ONE TAKE PHOTO

assessment criteria

Description

The purpose of the One Take Photois to tell a story through a photograph that truthfully and accurately captures the reality of a situation, event, or issue at one point in time. The photograph should be candid, i.e., not be posed or manipulated. An environmental lens or perspective is needed.

[Previously called Single Reportage Photo]

Format & Structure

  • A single photograph must be submitted to the National Operator in .JPEG or .PNG format with a resolution of no less than 150-300 DPI. 

  • Must have a title of no more than 140 characters. 

  • Must have a description of no more than 100 words and a caption of no more than 20 words OR only a description of maximum 120 words in total. 

  • The description and caption should explain the environmental link and/or solutions to the issue presented in the photograph. 

  • Must be technically and artistically of good quality. This includes composition, lighting, color, sharpness, and subject. 


Honest & Unbiased Reporting

  • The photograph is a fair and truthful representation of reality, and the subject and/or scene has not been significantly manipulated or altered. Editorial alterations to photos (e.g.  colour, contrast, definition, shadows, highlights, cropping, levelling, etc.) are permissible, if these alternations do NOT alter the reality of the subject or object of the photo. 

  • Any quotes used must be from real and credible sources. 

  • Facts, statistics, and scientific information must be supported by credible sources. 

  • Sources used in the description and/or caption must be cited using footnotes and a ‘References’ list. 

    Remember: Even when citing sources, remember that this is not an academic essay, but a newspaper article. One of its characteristic features is the statements of competent persons, and therefore we recommend that you go to the persons in person or contact them by e-mail or telephone and get information directly from them. It will increase not only the dynamics of the article, but also its credibility.


Constructive & Well-Rounded Perspective

  • Photograph should address the historical, economic, social, and/or political implications of the chosen topic through an environmental lens. 

  • The photograph and/or description/caption should show the link between local and global events, issues and/or phenomena. 

  • The description and/or caption should include relevant and feasible solutions to environmental issues presented in the photo. 


Originality & Independence

  • The photograph is original in subject and/or scope. The photographer has picked a challenging and/or creative topic or has depicted a topic in a different and/or creative way. 

  • The participant has engaged in fieldwork and conducted research for the photograph outside of their school grounds. 


Dissemination

A total of 5 points may be awarded for dissemination through the following channels: 

  • Personal Sphere = 1 Point 

  • School Community = 1 Point 

  • National Operator Organization = 1 Point 

  • National Media (Newspaper, TV, radio) = 2 Points 

Evidence of dissemination must be submitted with the article and published on Exposure below the article.  

NOTES

Use of any form of AI, photo editing (filters etc) will not be accepted in this category. Points should be deducted should the use of AI be detected.

Original One Take Photo entries could in addition be considered by the International Jury for the 'Photo of the Year' Award

**Note for National Operators: 1 entry allowed to be submitted for the International Competition, regardless of the age.